The newly-formed ANTs volunteer group (Actions Not Talk) will be in action this weekend at Crewe’s Queens Park.

The group aims to work hand-in-hand with Cheshire East Council and the park's management team, with the common goal of re-establishing Queens Park as one of the best attractions in the North West of England.

This Saturday (August 31) and Sunday around 100 eager workers are expected to perform a variety of tasks.

They will repair and paint benches, clear weeded areas by the lake and pick litter around the Tipkinder entrance.

ANTs’ coordinator Leanne Haythornthwaite has been delighted by the response for local people to pull together and help improve the park.

“It’s all about community spirit and trying to improve the park,” she said. “People can come along and say hello, join in for an hour, the morning or all day if they have the energy.

“Every little helps, and we hope to show Cheshire East Council that the people of Crewe are prepared to do their bit.”

Co-founder Kirsty Taylor is looking to the future.

“We would urge parents to bring along their kids, as the park will serve future generations. If we can show our children that we care then they will hopefully continue the work with their own children one day,” she said.

Organisers will be on site at the park from 9am on both Saturday and Sunday.

Everyone is welcome to get stuck in or simply turn up and show some support.

For further information please email the ANTs on queensparkants@hotmail.com.